21 May 2025 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Beyond Innovate UK: Tapping into Regional Funding Opportunities for Your Invention When UK-based inventors and early-stage startups look for funding, Innovate UK often feels like the first—and only—destination. While Innovate UK offers powerful options like Innovation Loans and sector-specific competitions, it’s not the only route to success. In fact, regional funding opportunities across the UK [...]
30 April 2025 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post The UK: Europe's Innovation Powerhouse The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its position as Europe's leading innovation hub, outpacing traditional rivals like France and Germany. In the first quarter of 2025, UK startups secured £4.1 billion in venture capital funding across 507 deals, marking a robust start to the year. Notably, London-based AI drug discovery firm [...]
12 February 2025 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Sara Davies: From Aspiring Inventor to Global Business Icon Every great invention begins with a spark of creativity and a determination to solve a problem. Sara Davies exemplifies this perfectly. Known as the dynamic founder of Crafter’s Companion and a familiar face on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, her journey is a compelling blend of ingenuity and [...]
30 January 2025 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Lessons from Dragons’ Den: Why a Big Budget Isn’t Everything Every episode of Dragons’ Den inspires budding entrepreneurs, and this season is no different. Two standout stories highlight the resilience and creativity required to launch and grow a business—whether you have a multimillion-pound investment or just a laptop and a dream. The Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs [...]
28 November 2024 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Innovation Industry Insights -BUILD 2024 One of our Innovation Coaches, Sam, has attended BUILD 2024 to explore the latest trends and opportunities in the construction industry. From heat pumps to smart technologies, there are exciting prospects for inventors and entrepreneurs. November saw the culmination of BUILD 2024, the UK's largest construction show, where industry leaders, [...]
20 July 2022 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post DIP 2022 winner announced This year, Innovate again sponsored the Design Innovation in Plastics award. This award was set up to encourage plastic design innovation and best practices in the product designers of the future. Other main sponsors included: The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, focused on promoting all aspects of the fields of materials, [...]
12 December 2019 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post New inventions for Christmas presents! Christmas is fast approaching and we are here to share a handful of our fantastic inventions for some under-the-tree inspiration! The kids Nana's Manners This quality colourful Dragon's Den sensation teaches children how to use a knife and fork correctly. Ergonomically designed to fit your child's had perfectly. [...]
13 November 2019 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Our client wins big at British Invention Show! We are so happy to share that our client Simon Colling and his invention SecuriPlug® won two awards at this years British Invention Show. The product The SecuriPlug® allows you to control who has access to an appliance. It also monitors usage and receives alerts. It [...]
23 May 2018 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Six finalists announced for 2018 Design Innovation in Plastics competition. Students branch out with innovative designs for gardening. Students from universities all around the UK and Ireland have created innovative new products to make gardening easier, as they contest the 2018 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition. From an original submission of more than 140 [...]
26 September 2017 by Barbara Bouffard | Comments are off for this post Glee for Elementree For budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike, there is nothing quite like a trade show. One of the largest shows of its kind, Glee attracts thousands of visitors each year, and is renowned for being influential in the world of gardens and outdoor living. For over a decade, Glee has been the pedestal [...]
